Regular Member Dr. William Rassman1530037930 Posted May 23, 2007 Regular Member Share Posted May 23, 2007 Telogen effluvium is a condition of losing hair and it may happen due to different stimulations. One example of it is in women who have just delivered a baby. This condition could be reversible, if patient is not prone to some type of genetic hair loss. A microscopic examination of patient's scalp can tell us more about the type of the hair loss. Patients may also need a thorough medical evaluation to rule out the other treatable medical causes of hair loss that are often seen in women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Rassman1530037930 Posted May 23, 2007 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 23, 2007 Telogen effluvium is a condition of losing hair and it may happen due to different stimulations. One example of it is in women who have just delivered a baby. This condition could be reversible, if patient is not prone to some type of genetic hair loss. A microscopic examination of patient's scalp can tell us more about the type of the hair loss. Patients may also need a thorough medical evaluation to rule out the other treatable medical causes of hair loss that are often seen in women. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 Dr. Rassman, Thank you for the information. Can you give us a few more examples of some of the stimuli that could cause Telogen effluvium? Does this only occur in women? Thanks, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Aquarius Posted May 23, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted May 23, 2007 The most common and severe /cause is a premature hair transplant. Then in decending order from there. Dr. Rassman I hope you become part of the latest movement and help to kick out the jams so to speak . Much respect - Aquarius A hair on the head is worth two on the brush. I don't work for commision.. I bust e'm for free. Thank me later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Telogen effluvium (TE) is a type of hair loss, which is characterized by a diffuse hair shedding. It usually has a rapid onset but a chronic type is also reported. It is generally a reaction to medications, metabolic and hormonal changes. TE is generally a reversible process, if it happens to normal hair. On the other hand if hair is miniaturized, TE can precipitate the loss that could be irreversible. This is exactly what happens in shock loss after hair transplant surgery when patients lose their miniaturized hair. Some common causes of TE are: "?? Hormonal manipulation (e,g, birth control pills) "?? Medications can rarely cause TE such as beta-blockers, anticoagulants, retinoids (including excess vitamin A), propylthiouracil, and immunization agents. "?? Allergic contact dermatitis of the scalp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Dr. Rassman, Great information! The only question left unanswered is whether or not this only happens to women and/or is more common in women, etc. We look forward to your response. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Rassman1530037930 Posted May 24, 2007 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 24, 2007 TE of course does occur in women. In those that are having hair transplants, there is a risk of shock loss in women as well as men, but the hair seem to always return in women, not the case in men who have progressive hair loss with considerable miniaturized hairs. In the few women who I have seen reactive hair loss (shock loss) I do not remember one who has not had a full return of the hair that was lost to transplant shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill - Seemiller Posted May 24, 2007 Share Posted May 24, 2007 Dr. Rassman, Thanks for the reply. That makes sense. Clearly miniaturized hairs can be permanently shocked! Those hairs that are stronger tend to only experience temporary shockloss. I was unaware that permanent shockloss is much more rare in women. I wonder if other doctors have had similar experiences as you with that? Additionally...what empirical data, if any, have you collected for your conclusion? Or have you gone through word of mouth, etc? Just wondering... Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Aquarius Posted May 25, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted May 25, 2007 Well said- So what you are saying is that men with early onset hairloss are sure to loose more and surgery will accelerate hairloss . I know your experience with your own S/R surgery etc.. What are your thoughts about the criminal elements in your midst? A hair on the head is worth two on the brush. I don't work for commision.. I bust e'm for free. Thank me later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Here I Grow Again Posted May 25, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted May 25, 2007 Hi Dr. Rassman, With regards to shock loss, I have experienced it directly below the donor area basically all around my head. Is the potential for loss around that area to be permanent high, or is this area less prone to permanent loss? I am 6 months out and the area is still diffused although it has gotten a little better. HIGA 2400 Grafts with Dr. Epstein 11/8/06 Nizoral 3X/week Rogaine foam 2x/day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Rassman1530037930 Posted May 25, 2007 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 25, 2007 If you are observant, then you put one and one together. I have never seen a woman who had shock loss that became permanent. What is permanent for women, is the progressive process that occurs in spurts, unlike men where the progressive process is more linier. If a man takes Finasteride, the frequency and severity of the shock loss is clearly less. I just had a male patient who had shock loss and I realized that this is the first time I have seen it in a few years with someone on finasteride. I still see it on those who do not take finasteride. With regard to the immorality in the business, see the following recent link on baldingblog.com and follow the thread: http://www.baldingblog.com/2007/05/18/more-important-to...ts-welfare-or-money/ TE, when it occurs after the donor strip was removed, almost always returns because this donor hair is not miniaturized unless the patient has DUPA (Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia) or has vascular compromise of the skin around the wound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Here I Grow Again Posted May 29, 2007 Senior Member Share Posted May 29, 2007 Thanks for the info Dr. Rassman! HIGA 2400 Grafts with Dr. Epstein 11/8/06 Nizoral 3X/week Rogaine foam 2x/day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Dr. William Rassman1530037930 Posted May 29, 2007 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 29, 2007 You are welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybehappy Posted May 27, 2014 Share Posted May 27, 2014 Hello! First of all sorry for my english. I'm 21 years old,male,and I'm losing hair since 2 years,now I think I'm on Norwood 2.I have problem with my nails too,because all of them have vertical ridges plus my toenails and thumbnails have horizontal ridges too.We know that hair and nails are connected soo can my type of hairloss be telogen effluvium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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